Senior Disability Employment Specialist

VetJobs; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Paid holidays

Direct deposit

Job summary

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization serving the Norfolk area.

The Employment Specialist III will deliver short-term, individualized employment services to help people with disabilities gain meaningful work in the Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth regions. You will build partnerships with VR counselors, families, employers, and community resources to create inclusive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, social work, business, or a related field is required or
• High School diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in supported or transition employment services.
• Experience with person-centered planning and individualized training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person employment services including assessments, job development, placement, training, and follow-up.
• Conduct vocational evaluations in real work settings.
• Support resume writing, applications, interviews, and employer follow-up.
• Deliver one-to-one job training and build workplace supports.
• Monitor job performance and employer satisfaction.

Skills

Caseload management

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Electronic case management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, social work, business, or related field

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization serving the Norfolk area.

The Employment Specialist III will deliver short-term, individualized employment services to help people with disabilities gain meaningful work in the Suffolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth regions. You will build partnerships with VR counselors, families, employers, and community resources to create inclusive opportunities.